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Argyros College of Business and Economics
Business of Entertainment Minor

»Business of Entertainment Minor

The Business of Entertainment minor is designed for students interested in exploring the dynamic, behind-the-scenes aspects of the entertainment industry—from sports and gaming to music, live events, and digital media. 

If you are looking to build a career as a producer, entrepreneur or director for an established company, the Business of Entertainment minor can equip you with the foundations needed to thrive in creative industries.

(Students pursuing an Entrepreneurship minor are not eligible to add the Business of Entertainment minor.) 

 

What you’ll learnStudents in class

The minor starts with essential foundations, including entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry, strategy and collaboration, and then progresses into core business principles to prepare you for success in roles within both traditional and online studio systems. 

Through the minor, you will gain skills such as:

  • Strategic planning 
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Marketing and brand development.
  • Communication (with business partners, agents and managers).
  • Entertainment law.
  • Digital media and content strategy.

These skills are essential not only for launching a successful career in entertainment but also for being able to identify opportunities and become an innovator in the industry.

Devon Tjong
Devon Tjong ‘26
Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis major with a minor in Business of Entertainment
“I’ve always been interested in the entertainment industry and wanted to combine that passion with business, and this minor was the perfect opportunity. The classes I’ve taken so far, especially Overview of Producing, have given me valuable insights and skills that I’ll carry into my career."

Curriculum and course requirementsStudents and teacher

We recommend checking the Undergraduate Catalog for the latest minor requirements. The catalog is the official curriculum guide and takes priority if there are any differences between it and other online resources, including the class list below.

On the homepage linked above, select “George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics” from the left-hand column and scroll to the “Minors” section to find the Business of Entertainment minor requirements.

The Business of Entertainment minor requires you to complete 24 credits in total.

All students will take 6 required courses worth 3 credits each:

  • ECON 200: Principles of Microeconomics
  • CRPR 307: Overview of Producing
  • CRPR 312: Entertainment Law
  • FTV 377: Agents and Managers

Argyros students must also take:

  • ACTG 210: Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • MKTG 304: Marketing

Non-Argyros students must also take:

  • BUS 110: Accounting and Finance for Non-Majors
  • MKTG 305: Fundamentals of Marketing for Non-Majors

You will then pick 2 courses from the following lists of electives. Keep in mind that one of the courses must be an upper-division course.

Electives for non-Business Administration students

  • VRAR 120: The Landscape of Emerging Media
  • MGSC 209: Introductory Business Statistics 
  • MGSC 220: Foundations of Business Analytics 
  • CPSC 242: Introduction to the Game Industry 
  • ENTR 300: Entrepreneurial Finance 
  • ENTR 310: How to Successfully Start a New Business 
  • MGSC 310: Statistical Models in Business Analytics 
  • ENTR 315: Protecting Ideas and Innovation 
  • ENTR 335: Customer Acquisition and Insights 
  • FTV 363: Inside the Music Business 
  • ENTR 425: Sports & Entertainment Marketing
  • MGMT 484: Digital Transformation of the Entertainment Industries 

Electives for Business Administration majors/minors

  • VRAR 120: The Landscape of Emerging Media 
  • CPSC 242: Introduction to the Game Industry 
  • MGSC 310: Statistical Models in Business Analytics 
  • ENTR 315: Protecting Ideas and Innovation
  • FTV 363: Inside the Music Business
  • MGSC 209: Introductory Business Statistics
  • MGSC 220: Foundations of Business Analytics 
  • ENTR 310: How to Successfully Start a New Business 
  • ENTR 335: Customer Acquisition and Insights
  • ENTR 425: Sports & Entertainment Marketing 
  • MGMT 484: Digital Transformation of the Entertainment Industries

Alexis Golin
Alexis Golin ‘25
Creative producing major with a minor in Business of Entertainment
"This minor has given me a strong foundation in marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance, making me ready to tackle the complexities of the entertainment industry. The courses have helped me bridge the gap between the creative and commercial sides of film, which is a unique advantage to have in this field.”

 

Business of Entertainment opportunities

Chapman’s proximity to Los Angeles and Hollywood, paired with Argyros’s connections to Dodge College provides Business of Entertainment minor students with opportunities that seamlessly connect academics to real-world applications in the entertainment industry.

Learn more from current students with the minor in the information session below:

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